Gilfach-goch
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.59, -3.471 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 98 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Gilfach-goch sits in the upper reaches of the Rhondda Fach valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It grew up as a 19th‑century coal‑mining village, and the steep, wooded valley sides, rows of terraced houses and the occasional miners’ institute or pit remnant still speak of that industrial past.
Today Gilfach-goch has a quiet, community‑minded feel: local groups, a village hall and history projects keep traditions alive even as the economy has shifted away from deep coal mining towards commuting and light industry. It’s also appreciated for nearby valley walks and the visible social history that characterises many former coalfield communities.
Postcode districts covering Gilfach-goch
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.9 miles
- Swansea 20.6 miles
- Newport 21.7 miles
- Tonypandy 1.8 miles
- Barry 15.6 miles
- Bridgend 6.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.4 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.3 miles
- Neath 15.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.6 miles
- Coity Higher 5.9 miles
- Pontypool 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hendreforgan Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Gilfach Goch Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Tonyrefail West Ward 1.5 miles
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.9 miles
- Ogmore Valley Parish 2 miles
- Cwm Clydach Parish 2.5 miles
- Trealaw Ward 2.6 miles
- Cymmer Parish 2.7 miles
- Tonyrefail East Ward 2.7 miles
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Gilfach-goch
CF39 8SG, CF39 8SP, CF39 8SU, CF39 8SB, CF39 8RA, CF39 8TP, CF39 8YD, CF39 8FH, CF39 8TW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 35.4 miles
- Tonypandy Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Gilfach-goch Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.8 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The White Lion 7.2 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 7.6 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Vale Resort 4 7.7 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Gilfach-goch
- Hendreforgan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 2.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 3.7 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.7 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.1 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.2 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.4 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.4 miles